🏆 20+ Years of Excellence

The iLumber Story

We started with one goal: give lumber professionals access to fast, accurate estimating expertise without the overhead of hiring full-time staff.

Since
2004

Our Story

Built by the Industry, for the Industry

iLumber was founded in 2004 by a group of experienced lumber estimators and structural designers who saw a gap in the market: small and mid-size lumber operations needed expert estimating support but couldn't afford to hire full-time teams.

What started as a two-person operation serving regional lumber yards in the Southeast has grown into a 50-person team serving clients across North America. We've remained true to our founding principle — bring production-floor expertise to every estimate and design.

Today, iLumber processes over 5,000 projects annually, with clients ranging from independent lumber yards to national homebuilders and Fortune 500 component manufacturers.

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Years in Business

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Active Clients

50K⁺

Projects Delivered

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Team Members

Mission & Values

What Drives Us Every Day

Our culture is shaped by the same principles that built iLumber from the ground up.

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Precision First

We believe accuracy is not optional. Every estimate we produce is QA-checked twice before it leaves our office — because one mistake can cost a client a bid or a project.

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Speed with Substance

Fast turnaround matters in a competitive industry. We've built our processes so that speed never compromises quality — both are non-negotiable.

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True Partnership

We don't just deliver files. We learn your business, your preferences, and your workflow so we function as a seamless extension of your in-house team.

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Continuous Improvement

The lumber industry evolves and so do we. We invest in ongoing training, software upgrades, and process refinement so our clients always get the best.

Our Leadership

Meet the iLumber Team

Experienced professionals with decades of hands-on lumber and structural design expertise.

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James R. Holloway

Founder & CEO

25 years in lumber estimation and component manufacturing. Former VP of Operations at SouthEast Truss Co.

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Linda M. Castillo

Chief Design Officer

Licensed PE with 18 years of structural design experience. Specialist in engineered wood and truss systems.

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Kevin T. Park

Head of Technology

Software integration expert who has built iLumber's proprietary QA pipeline and client delivery systems.

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Sara J. Nguyen

Director of Client Success

Dedicated to making every client's experience seamless from the first inquiry to long-term partnership.

Join the iLumber Family

Whether you're a client looking for a trusted estimating partner or a skilled professional looking to join our team, we'd love to hear from you.

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